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Tatton MP says
Friday 26th July 2019
Fri 26th Jul 2019
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Tatton MP says "it is a real privilege to be invited back into government"

Just hours after praising the new prime minister, Esther McVey was delighted to have been appointed as the Housing Minister in Boris Johnson's new government.…
Section of Adlington Road to close for 4 weeks
Friday 26th July 2019
Fri 26th Jul 2019
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Section of Adlington Road to close for 4 weeks

A section of Adlington Road will be closed for 4 weeks to enable grouting of the bridge and resurfacing works to be carried out. The road will be closed…
Planning board divided over demolition of house to create access for 200 new homes
Thursday 25th July 2019
Thu 25th Jul 2019
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Planning board divided over demolition of house to create access for 200 new homes

The Strategic Planning Board were divided over plans to demolish a house to create an access for a new residential development of over 200 homes in Handforth.…
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Operation Miniature hailed big success
Wednesday 24th July 2019
Wed 24th Jul 2019
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Operation Miniature hailed big success

A toiletry bank set up by two Wilmslow residents held 'Operation Miniature' this week which was hosted by Wilmslow Conservative Club and proved very successful.…
MP says Boris will deliver for the North
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Tue 23rd Jul 2019
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MP says Boris will deliver for the North

Our local MP Esther McVey, who has backed the former London mayor in the Conservative party leadership race, was quick to congratulate Boris Johnson who…
Emergency services to hold joint open day
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Tue 23rd Jul 2019

Emergency services to hold joint open day

Wilmslow Community Fire Station is opening its doors to the public this weekend for an event that promises something for all ages. Held from 10am to 3pm…
Praise for scheme supporting children exposed to domestic abuse
Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Tue 23rd Jul 2019

Praise for scheme supporting children exposed to domestic abuse

A scheme set up to provide immediate support to children experiencing domestic abuse has received firm support from the charity Women's Aid as well as…
HGV drivers caught committing 87 driving offences
Monday 22nd July 2019
Mon 22nd Jul 2019
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HGV drivers caught committing 87 driving offences

More than 80 driving offences were committed by heavy goods vehicle drivers during a two week road safety operation. From the 7th to 17th July officers…
62-year-old assaulted in Wilmslow town centre
Saturday 20th July 2019
Sat 20th Jul 2019

62-year-old assaulted in Wilmslow town centre

A 62-year-old man was assaulted in Wilmslow town centre on Friday, 19th July. Shortly before 12 noon, officers were called to reports of an altercation…
Owners of illegal firearms encouraged to surrender their weapons
Saturday 20th July 2019
Sat 20th Jul 2019
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Owners of illegal firearms encouraged to surrender their weapons

Owners of illegal firearms in Cheshire are being given the opportunity to surrender their weapons to stop them from falling into the hands of dangerous…
Wilmslow prepares for In Bloom judging
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wed 17th Jul 2019
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Wilmslow prepares for In Bloom judging

After only seven years in the competition, Wilmslow In Bloom is proud to have been chosen to represent the North West in the RHS Britain In Bloom national…
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Decision due on plans to demolish house to create access for 200 new homes
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wed 17th Jul 2019
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Decision due on plans to demolish house to create access for 200 new homes

Plans to demolish a house to create an access for a new residential development of over 200 homes are set to be determined by the Strategic Planning Board…
Councillors to consider sites proposed for development in next phase of Local Plan
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wed 17th Jul 2019
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Councillors to consider sites proposed for development in next phase of Local Plan

Councillors are to consider the next phase of Cheshire East's development plan which includes proposals for three new housing developments in Alderley…
Alan Turing will be the face on the £50
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wed 17th Jul 2019
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Alan Turing will be the face on the £50

The scientist Alan Turing will feature on our next £50 note which is expected to enter circulation by the end of 2021. The Bank of England has announced…
Alderley Park submits planning application for new homes
Wednesday 17th July 2019
Wed 17th Jul 2019

Alderley Park submits planning application for new homes

Promotional Feature The vision of Alderley Park as one of Cheshire's most desirable places to live, work, relax took another step forward today with a…
Wilmslow beauty therapist jailed for £1.5m cocaine haul
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Tue 16th Jul 2019

Wilmslow beauty therapist jailed for £1.5m cocaine haul

A high-rolling Wilmslow businesswoman caught with £1.5 million of cocaine concealed within a sophisticated hide in the boot of her car has been…
New Cheshire homes ready to view
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Tue 16th Jul 2019

New Cheshire homes ready to view

Promotional Feature Cheshire-based developer PH Homes will open the doors of their stunning site Heys Green this weekend. A development of individually…
Wilmslow man charged with assaulting two men
Monday 15th July 2019
Mon 15th Jul 2019

Wilmslow man charged with assaulting two men

A 30-year-old man from Wilmslow has been charged with assaulting two men in Crewe. Danny Stockton, of Howty Close was arrested in Maplins Moss Place,…
Reader's Letter: Lidl attempts to rewrite planning conditions
Friday 12th July 2019
Fri 12th Jul 2019
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Reader's Letter: Lidl attempts to rewrite planning conditions

Lidl Ltd store at Summerfield Dean Row; planning apps 17/3208M and the later revamped application 19/3096D. There is considerable local & public concern…
Green lights for playing field improvements
Thursday 11th July 2019
Thu 11th Jul 2019

Green lights for playing field improvements

Plans for improvements to the playing fields at Browns Lane were approved by the Northern Planning Committee on Wednesday, 10th July, despite concerns…